Family: Asphodelaceae
(as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) Species: spicata (spi-KAH-tuh) Synonym:Aloe sessiliflora
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Unknown Foliage Color Burgundy/MaroonHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color UnknownBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time UnknownOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed |